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Beauty and Bugs in Urban Streams, Feb. 29
Released on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
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Patty BignerCustomer and Employee Relations Manager
(970) 416-2432
http://www.fcgov.com/reps
Learn how nature and art are combined through Art in Public Places and see the wonders of aquatic invertebrates found in local urban streams. Beauty and Bugs in Urban Streams combines both topics, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 7-9 p.m., Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr. Pre-registration is not necessary for this free program.
The City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program will highlight local projects featuring artwork inspired by our natural environment. Meet artist Joe McGrane, who will share his expertise in combining nature and art to create such works as the Spring Creek Water Cycle Wall.
Colorado State University’s Dr. Boris Kondratieff, world-renowned aquatic entomologist, will wrap up the evening by bringing to life the world of aquatic invertebrates found in our urban streams. Learn what aquatic life can tell us about the health of a stream and the wonders they hold. Kondratieff is the curator of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity, a three million-specimen collection.
Other programs in the series will be held at the same time and location as listed above, including:
Xeriscape from the Ground Up, March 14
Discover fresh ideas to convert an area of your yard into a beautiful, water-saving landscape.
Xeriscape by Design, April 4
Learn how to prepare a design for year-round enjoyment with structure and delightful plants.
Wild Shots: Local Wildlife Photos, April 11
See the amazing behaviors and diversity of wildlife in local natural areas through remote, self-triggering cameras.
The Art and Science of Composting, May 9
Learn to turn your household yard trimmings and food scraps into excellent soil amendment and discover more advanced techniques.
For more information, visit http://www.fcgov.com/reps, e-mail , call (970) 221-6700 or TDD (970) 224-6003.
The City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program will highlight local projects featuring artwork inspired by our natural environment. Meet artist Joe McGrane, who will share his expertise in combining nature and art to create such works as the Spring Creek Water Cycle Wall.
Colorado State University’s Dr. Boris Kondratieff, world-renowned aquatic entomologist, will wrap up the evening by bringing to life the world of aquatic invertebrates found in our urban streams. Learn what aquatic life can tell us about the health of a stream and the wonders they hold. Kondratieff is the curator of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity, a three million-specimen collection.
Other programs in the series will be held at the same time and location as listed above, including:
Xeriscape from the Ground Up, March 14
Discover fresh ideas to convert an area of your yard into a beautiful, water-saving landscape.
Xeriscape by Design, April 4
Learn how to prepare a design for year-round enjoyment with structure and delightful plants.
Wild Shots: Local Wildlife Photos, April 11
See the amazing behaviors and diversity of wildlife in local natural areas through remote, self-triggering cameras.
The Art and Science of Composting, May 9
Learn to turn your household yard trimmings and food scraps into excellent soil amendment and discover more advanced techniques.
For more information, visit http://www.fcgov.com/reps, e-mail , call (970) 221-6700 or TDD (970) 224-6003.